Recycling news: 2025

Policy & government GDP monthly estimate, UK: August 2025 Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services produced in the UK. It estimates the size of and growth in the economy. GOV.UK · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news enfinium awards over £13,000 to Picker Pals to help foster environmental stewardship in twenty schools across England and Wales enfinium awards over £13,000 to Picker Pals to help foster environmental stewardship in twenty schools across England and Wales enfinium · 16 Oct 2025 Global Experimental investigation of 3D printed bio-resin functionalized Hemp-PLA biocomposites for mechanical, tribological and thermal behaviour https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425025669 Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global Researchers turn spoiled milk into 3D printing filament https://www.voxelmatters.com/researchers-turn-spoiled-milk-into-3d-printing-filament Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global A Northern California community kicks chemical recycling out of town https://pirg.org/california/articles/a-northern-california-community-kicks-chemical-recycling-out-of-their-neighborhood Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global Closed-loop recycling of polyethylene to ethylene and propylene via a kinetic decoupling–recoupling strategy https://www.nature.com/articles/s44286-025-00290-y Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global To solve marine plastic pollution, experts say production and consumption patterns must change fundamentally https://phys.org/news/2025-10-marine-plastic-pollution-experts-production.html Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global No plastic in nature (WWF) https://www.worldwildlife.org/our-work/sustainability/plastics/no-plastic-in-nature Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global Kraton joins CERISEA Project to develop bio-based molecule for tires, coatings and others https://www.chemengonline.com/kraton-joins-cerisea-project-to-develop-bio-based-molecule-for-tires-coatings-and-others Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global Ahlstrom launches home-compostable coffee pod material https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/ahlstrom-coffee-pod-material Bioplastics News · 16 Oct 2025 Global Grüne Elektronik dank biologisch abbaubaren Leiterplatten Heutige Leiterplatten bestehen aus fossilen Rohstoffen und lassen sich kaum recyceln. Empa-Forschende haben eine biologisch abbaubare Variante entwickelt – ein wichtiger Schritt in Richtung nachhaltige Elektronik. Ihr Biomaterial basiert vollständig auf Holz und lässt sich zu funktionierenden Platinen für elektronische Geräte verarbeiten. Sie sind das „Herz“ eines jeden elektronischen Geräts, v… Recyclingportal.eu · 16 Oct 2025 Global Eriez Appoints Vietnam Country Manager to Advance APAC Expansion Eriez has named Chien Dang Tran as Country Manager in Vietnam, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding across Southeast Asia while delivering more responsive support for local industries. In this newly established position, Tran will shape Eriez’ strategy in Vietnam by cultivating lasting partnerships, uncovering emerging opportunities, and collaborating with regional representatives … Recyclingportal.eu · 16 Oct 2025 Global Neue Anwendungsfelder für Kunststoffrezyklate in technischen Bauteilen SKZ – Das Kunststoff-Zentrum startet neues Wegbereiterprojekt. Der Einsatz von Post-Consumer-Kunststoffrezyklaten (PCR) gewinnt in technisch anspruchsvollen Produkten stark an Bedeutung. Neben ökologischen Vorteilen rücken Rohstoffsicherheit und regulatorische Vorgaben immer stärker in den Fokus. Doch während Rezyklate in Verpackungen oder Konsumgütern längst etabliert sind, stellt ihr Einsatz … Recyclingportal.eu · 16 Oct 2025 Global UNTHA shredding technology expands sales network in Japan The industrial shredders of UNTHA shredding technology GmbH are in operation worldwide, and the company’s sales network, headquartered in Austria, continues to grow steadily. In 2025, Sun Earth in Japan became an official partner of UNTHA. Sun Earth is responsible for the regional sales of UNTHA shredders, as well as the design of system solutions […] Recyclingportal.eu · 16 Oct 2025 Council news Dudley Virtual School resources - Dudley Council Dudley Council · 16 Oct 2025 Industry news Global wildfires burned an area of land larger than India in 2024 “Extreme” wildfires emitted more than 8bn tonnes of carbon dioxide during the 2024-25 “global fire... Carbon Brief · 15 Oct 2025 Policy & government Joint UK-India Carrier Strike Group exercise deepens defence ties as deals boost UK jobs Britain's strategic partnership with India continues to grow as the powerful UK-led Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) conducted military drills with the Indian Armed Forces, completing a successful visit to India as part of its ongoing 8-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, known as Operation Highmast. GOV.UK · 15 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mental health support and peer support networks to get people back into work as local areas get £80 million funding boost Across the country, thousands more people will be helped back towards employment through support ranging from peer-to-peer support groups to mental health support thanks to an £80 million funding package announced today (Thursday). GOV.UK · 15 Oct 2025 Policy & government Shropshire’s Ironbridge Gorge Museums saved for the nation Government announces £9 million grant, enabling National Trust to secure future of museums within UNESCO World Heritage Site that attract 330,000 visitors annually GOV.UK · 15 Oct 2025 Industry news EPR Obligation Assessment - Ecoveritas Ecoveritas · 15 Oct 2025 Global How many oil, chemical and plastic CEOs died in a plane crash? This article is about the oil, chemical and plastic companies CEOs and execs who died in a plane crash. Bioplastics News · 15 Oct 2025 Council news Stirling Council - Stirling Council Stirling Council · 15 Oct 2025 Global Biodegradable plastics offer solution to microplastic pollution Bioplastics News · 15 Oct 2025 Global Sulzer and TripleW produce PLA bioplastic from food waste at scale https://www.ofimagazine.com/news/sulzer-and-triplew-produce-pla-bioplastic-from-food-waste-at-scale Bioplastics News · 15 Oct 2025 Global EcoPHA develops process to produce bioplastics and biofuels from pongamia oil https://www.ofimagazine.com/news/ecopha-develops-process-to-produce-bioplastics-and-biofuels-from-pongamia-oil Bioplastics News · 15 Oct 2025 Global A fiscal incentive program to produce sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil in Indonesia A fiscal incentive program to produce sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil in Indonesia Bioplastics News · 15 Oct 2025 Global From Frying Oil To Coupling Relays: Siemens And Envalior Collaborate On More Sustainable Electrical Products https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/frying-oil-coupling-relays-siemens-203000497.html Bioplastics News · 15 Oct 2025 Global EIB vs ENI and the sale of Versalis and Novamont My EMAIL – 5 October 2025 Dear XYZ, Hope this email finds you well. ENI has been fined €336 million for Biofuel cartel https://www.ilpost.it/2025/09/26/antitrust-multa-societa-petrolifere-cartello May I kindly ask you for a statement to be published in the press please? Best regards, Axel REPLY – 8 October 2025 Dear Axel, Thank you for your interest. The EIB does not […] Bioplastics News · 15 Oct 2025 Policy & government Decommissioning offshore installations: guidance and associated policy proposals We're seeking views on decommissioning offshore installations: the methodology for considering derogations under OSPAR Decision 98/3, and associated policy changes. GOV.UK · 15 Oct 2025 Industry news Green Gas Day 2025 Blog REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 15 Oct 2025 Industry news Apple backs 650 MW wind and solar build in Europe Apple will invest in new solar and wind projects across Europe, adding 650 MW of renewable capacity to the grid, “to match the electricity European customers use to power Apple products,” the company said on 14 October. The planned projects include large-scale solar and wind farms being developed in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania […] Envirotec Magazine · 15 Oct 2025 Policy & government Vaccine update: issue 363, September 2025 Latest developments in vaccines, vaccination policies and procedures for immunisation practitioners. GOV.UK · 15 Oct 2025 Policy & government Mr M Ford v The Scottish Ministers: 4111836/2019 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 Oct 2025 Industry news Open Letter to the United Nations Environment Programme re: The Circularity and Used Textile Trade Project The Textile Recycling Association and 15 others write to UNEP expressing concerns about the process. Today the UK Textile Recycling Association along with 15 other organisations and key individuals from across the globe have written an open letter to the United Nations Environment Programme to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Circularity and Used Textile [...] Read More... from O… Textile Recycling Association · 15 Oct 2025 Industry news Analysis: Only half of Chinese provinces finalise key ‘Document 136’ renewable rules Only half of China’s provinces have finalised new rules for pricing wind and solar power,... Carbon Brief · 15 Oct 2025 Industry news CO2 levels in Earth’s atmosphere jumped by a record amount in 2024 The global average concentration of CO2 surged by 3.5 parts per million to reach 423.9 ppm last year, fuelling worries that the planet’s ability to soak up excess carbon is weakening New Scientist — Environment · 15 Oct 2025 Policy & government Foreign Secretary Parliamentary Statement on Ukraine Foreign Secretary statement on Ukraine delivered to Parliament on 15 October 2025. GOV.UK · 15 Oct 2025 Industry news Researchers develop glucose flow battery A team of researchers has developed a prototype glucose flow battery – a type of flow cell powered by glucose and vitamin B2 (riboflavin) – that mimics the way the human body metabolises sugar to generate energy.Reported in ACS Energy Letters, the study demonstrates how riboflavin can act as a mediator to shuttle electrons between… BEST Magazine (Batteries & Energy Storage Technology) · 15 Oct 2025 Industry news OPINION: Workforce Planning in a Green Economy: What Senior Leaders Must Prioritise Now John Tilbrook, Managing Director at Newman Stewart, calls on senior leaders to invest in the skills and talent need to drive the UK’s transition to a circular economy. OPINION: The race to net zero is reshaping the waste management, recycling and circular economy sectors faster than ever before. Environmental ambition is high, regulation is tightening … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 Oct 2025 Policy & government CIL Appeal 1861653 and 1861755 – 16 Apr 25 – Change of Use from Class E (Office) to Class C3 (Dwellings) on the first to 5th flrs Change of Use on the first floor providing 7 self-contained Change of Use on the second to fifth floors providing 27 self-contained units. GOV.UK · 15 Oct 2025